The junior quarterback, who was responsible for both Red Elephants fumbles, rebounded to torch the Gladiators (3-4, 3-2) for seven total touchdowns and 413 yards. The dual threat acted as both bulldozer and surgeon, rushing 23 times while also completing 23 of 32 passes for 239 yards and six touchdowns.

"At first I was frustrated by the turnovers, but then as soon as I got close to the sideline, I was like 'OK, let's just think about the next play,'" Watson said. "I can't let the team down."